When I first visited this location in early 2023, it was mediocre. There was different staff at the time. Ladies and gentlemen, when I visit a place like this, I want to enjoy myself, get work done, and maybe network. If things need to be discussed, I'll say so. It is a nice place, and the staff has changed since then. Back in early 2023, the atmosphere felt more hostile, and I eventually stopped coming and headed back to Wisconsin. When I returned later in 2023, there were a few instances where staff messed up, but those situations became lessons learned and were handled. I also noticed kids hanging out here during school hours. I'm not a fan of dropouts, and I'm definitely not a fan of watching kids make out or touch each other in front of adults. Yes, I did say something, and I hope those kids understand how important school is right now. So far, 2024 hasn't been bad, but I do have some honest thoughts. The Wi-Fi is slower now. I'm just being honest. I understand why Starbucks made this decision, but darn it--it takes forever for me to upload documents to portals for past government legal matters (EEOC). It's not my system, friend. Last year, I had a few food order mistakes, but those were corrected quickly and professionally. The bathroom is always clean--until the kids come, so fair warning. It's the kids who trash the place. On weekends, it's extremely quiet. There are also issues with homelessness, and honestly, it may be time for key codes on the doors. This is LIC--there are day shelters and designated restroom facilities nearby. The busiest times are Monday through Friday. It gets loud, and kids tend to take over seating while paying customers struggle to find a place to sit. I've shared my outlets before and even provided options for others to plug in. It's called solidarity, and more people should practice it. Be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye on your drinks and belongings. There is a homeless man who has taken people's drinks after visiting the bathroom. From my understanding, Starbucks employees aren't allowed to stop or chase him. I did say something, though. I told him I saw what he was doing and that if it happened again, we'd have a problem. I don't tolerate thieves. As someone with professionalism and as a former state employee: if you see something, say something. Overall, this location has a backyard patio, which I haven't personally experienced yet, and the space is large and comfortable. The new and current staff are even nicer than last year's employees. If anyone is reading this: my name is Keiki, but most people call me Panda. I am a licensed documentarian, professional photographer, and filmmaker. I'm also dealing with homelessness--there's no shame in saying that. I travel and stay at international hostels in the area, and sometimes I don't, in order to save money. This is an honest review of Starbucks from my point of view. Also, the dogs that come through are too cute. I'm far from home, and I've found what I believe is the best Starbucks location overall. I'd recommend coming here to work and meet with language professionals. I'd network here. Thank you for reading. FYI: Christina and her staff are some of the nicest people I've met. On May 15, 2024, she informed me that the Passion Tea was labeled incorrectly--and she knows it's all I drink, with no liquid cane sugar. Ever since coming to NYC, it's been hard to trust people, but this is by far the best Starbucks location in the city. However, in January 2025, there has been a man panhandling inside. He asked me to do a debit card swap for cash and has continued bothering customers after being told not to. His behavior is alarming and makes me not want to come anymore. I asked the manager to have him stop approaching me and asking for strange items. FYI: When I first came back to NYC, I was houseless, but I had income and respected Starbucks' rules. This isn't about the manager--it's about decisions made by higher-ups. The staff has become my friends, so I'm speaking up for both sides. read more

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I was there this morning on one of the hottest days of the year. I asked for a glass of water and was told that they were not allowed to give water unless you made a purchase. This is very unfortunate as I was feeling a little nauseous from the heat and needed to sit and have water before walking on. I called and spoke to the supervisor about this incident. She said it was company policy to not provide water, cups, ice etc without a purchase. I thought they would make an exception for very hot days. Starbucks lost a loyal customer with this incident and policy. I will never buy their poducts again. read more

Came in here for my bday drink I don't have my glasses and the cashier was so helpful made the experience more pleasurable. I also had a gift card that for some reason I couldn't add on the app and she kindly offered to add it to my existing balance. i got a caramel macchiato it's my favorite drink and it was made with perfection. I was a little disappointed there were no blueberry scones which I love so I opted for banana walnut loaf. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I was in the area visiting a business and was in dire need of a refreshing bevvy, as it was sweltering outside. They told me where to find this lovely space and I'm so glad I did. With its sleek design, high ceilings, and natural wood and complementary displays, reticent of a miniature version of one of the reserve stores. The staff was incredibly friendly and efficient, cranking out drinks at record speed, as orders online and in-person streamed in steadily. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area, especially since they actually know how to make a lavender matcha properly. read more

Starbucks - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I frequent here all the time and service is always good. Ambiance is like any other Starbucks, however just need to do a better job of frequently keeping the restrooms clean. read more

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I mobile ordered and got my drink very quickly even though it seemed like a busy Tuesday morning. I like that they had a barista manning the drinks and passing them out upon name request instead of just letting people grab any drink. It was still hot and yummy! Spacious inside as well. read more

This is one of my favorite Starbucks to get coffee. It has a lot of seats and tables throughout the whole shop. Pickup is seamless and not difficult. The music can be a bit loud sometimes but most of the time it is at a normal volume. There are two bathrooms with 2 sinks outside of the bathroom all the way in the end. There is outdoor seating too as you walk in with glass doors when the weather is warm. Nice staff and very clean. I will recommend anyone who is nearby to stop at this Starbucks. read more

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I frequent this Starbucks because I work in the area. Good coffee drinks. Servers are friendly. I just feel like there's something missing from this location. Vibes??? Maybe this Starbucks needs a little music. Just a little. Otherwise, it's just fine. read more

Starbucks - Frozen mocha Frappuccino. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I've ordered this drink many times and always received what's shown in the second picture. But this time, they gave me a smaller size. I asked to speak with the manager, and her attitude was quite different. She argued this was blablabla and said they could make another one in a venti cup for me. I said that's fine and decided to just take the one they gave me. Still, nothing about the interaction made me feel comfortable--it didn't feel like it was my fault, and I don't think I was being too picky. If I were wrong, then why have I always received the same drink at other locations--and even at this one before, when a different staff member got it right? read more

Starbucks - What I got - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I like this Starbucks--they are consistent. Inconsistently is usually the issue I have with Starbucks but not at this location. I can order via the app or in person and it there have been no issues with my drinks. read more

Starbucks - Paradise drink--free birthday drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I don't usually have a long wait at this location which is good. The drinks are made well. They put the right amount of ice. The inside is big and has places for people to sit. I even noticed an outside area in the back. read more

From my many Starbucks reviews I bet plenty of folks assume I really like Starbucks but in reality not a big fan but I do like cappuccinos and basically Starbucks are everywhere and they make Cappy's decent enough for me .This long island city location is fairly basic in the Starbucks mode and that's ok as it order and go which is usually not the norm as I prefer to grab a seat while enjoying my beverage and sweet treat . Quick service , good cappy and as always typical Starbucks stuff minus the music at 10 am .4 stars on my yelp meter And the pitcher of ice cold water with plastic cups at the front counter was needed on a hot humid morning . read more

Love this area and spot for coffee in the LIC area, you may not know, but there's an outdoor balcony that can be only accessed when you walk in. Area is quite spacious, it can get quite congested during morning hours which is expected given the location area (located by a few schools, colleges, offices, banks). read more

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Wow, are we gonna miss this place We're moving, so today is the last check-in, but everything I said before still stands. The people here are great. Friendly, helpful, and patient. The location is fantastic; the facility is usually quite clean. An abundance of power outlets and seating really makes this ideal. Thanks, guys, for helping make LIC feel like home. ----------- ///ORIGINAL REVIEW/// Well, I'm delighted to report that this is one of the best ''Bucks I've been in since Seattle. We were there toward the end of the day, so naturally the wee bakery section was nearly emtpy, but don't let that fool you. The coffee was actually strong - not half-watery as it is in a lot of chains. The staff was super-helpful and polite, and the space is GREAT. It's huge and tastefully decorated, and the music is just loud enough to entertain without being so loud it drowns out conversation. I'll definitely be coming here to write. You might guess from these comments that these things go very wrong at some Starbucks, so I am quite happy. Anyway, we will be back. The LIC definitely lucked out with this particular branch. read more

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Friendly service. I like my coffee very light on the sugar and sometimes the baristas can go heavy on the syrup but they made my iced double espresso with a shot of coconut milk and one pump of vanilla syrup perfectly. The people here are also very friendly. read more

Starbucks - Iced double espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

good shop, very consistent. Eunice was great! so friendly and she made my drink on point.

Very spacious and has outdoor seating! Not to mention it's really clean. The interior is probably one of my favorite out of all the Starbucks (excluding Starbucks Reserve). I normally grab my morning coffee here or stop by for a coffee during my afternoon walk. The staffs are friendly here and service is fast. It can get busy during lunch hours (12-1pm) but you can always place a mobile order so it'll be ready when you arrive. Location is very convenient, it's near the Court Sq station and near the Q39 bus too. read more

First and last time ever going to this store. I recommend everyone to go to the other Starbucks a few block down. I ordered a venti brown sugar espresso the girl making it seemed distracted but it was whatever. As I got my coffee I noticed the coffee was darker than usual and it wasn't filled to line. I left and returned to ask for more milk. As i take the first sip I noticed there was no sugar or maybe one pump. I swear I it was just bitter coffee I had to put my own sugar. I'm so disappointed I would've gone back for a refund or a new cup but I needed to clock into work. read more

Starbucks - Iced Brown sugar expresso venti - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I really love this Starbucks, it's right around the corner from my place. All the baristas are super friendly and the drinks are on point. Its a pretty big Starbucks with outdoor seating as well! Always very clean and a great place to get some work done. read more

OMG! This place is HUGE! It is spacious. The only thing is, i just wish it was closer to home. I came here one day since the 7 train was having issues and everyone was just sitting in the station for over 40 mins. I realized I would get home quicker if I just walked. So I got off and passed by this place unexpectedly, which I didn't even know existed. I was so happy to find it. LIC seems so empty sometimes. It was late in the evening and probably the last thing I needed was caffeine, but what the heck! I walked in and to my surprise, this place is HUGE! There are tons of seats and even an outdoor seating area. I can only imagine how nice it'll be sitting here, sipping coffee, on a lovely spring day or in the fall when there is a light breeze. Wish the Starbucks by me were this nice. I got a standard iced coffee and it was amazing! It just hit the spot. It was exactly what I needed. I sat there for about an hour and enjoyed my coffee. It had the right balance of coffee and milk and didn't taste burnt at all. Now that is good coffee! read more

Starbucks - The right balance of coffee and milk. Soooooo good! I need another. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This Starbucks is a bit on the smaller side so it's meant to be a grab and go location. They get a lot of mobile orders so they know how to keep a line moving. The staff is friendly and they're usually well stocked on ingredients. I haven't had an issue with order accuracy either since I tend to substitute for sugar free vanilla syrup. read more

Starbucks - Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I absolutely love the staff here. They are fun, kind, thoughtful, and are just delightful to be around. So many times they have placed a smile on my face and in my heart, even before COVID! They keep their equipment running in peak condition so when you order an 8 shot Americano with room, it's a legit 8 shots baby! So here's a shout-out to the bestest Starbucks crew in the world! you all read more

I don't like writing bad reviews but I just witnessed a very unfocused barista steam almond milk, and when she realized she didn't steam enough she looked very confused, looked at the cup label twice, poured regular milk that was on her right in the SAME steaming cup, steamed it, reopened the same almond milk drink lid, and tried to pour it in. I stopped her when I saw this, and she looked at me and denied what I just watched her do. The supervisor came by, looking equally confused. She darted her eyes at me and angrily said, "I'll remake your drink okay?!" Banged some things around while shaking her head and ultimately gave the same task of making the order to the other barista, in the wrong cup size. To the shift lead at this location on Saturday around 12pm; it might not be her fault, I've been a Starbucks shift lead before, and sometimes you just need to pay attention to your fellow baristas on how they're doing. Look at your people and watch if you need to provide guidance and support! There's nothing wrong with saying, "Hey you okay? What are you looking for? Do you need a hand?" Everyone at the bar and back seemed like they were in their own world but no one was in sync with each other. There's lots of ways to help coach each other to do better. read more

This place is on my way to work so I stop here every morning. Ive been happy so far until today. I requested an iced decaf americano with almond milk, my usual. The barista did not shake the almond milk before she poured it and now there is this gross opaque liquid mixed with my coffee. I asked her if she put almond milk and she said yes that's almond milk without looking at me and could care less about why I was questioning her. I'm so upset I just threw the coffee away. There are plenty of people that need jobs, hire people that want to work and take pride in what they do and train employees to shake non-homogenized milk before they pour it into someone's drink! read more

Starbucks - Where is the almond milk? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came here on Sunday noon for a bagel and coffee. The lady at cashier was friendly and nice. There are a lot of seatings and it's so clean and bright. The bathrooms are nice and clean too. Came here to study for only and hour... and there are outlets for laptops if u need one Also, nice art works on the walls. Enjoyed them a lot :) read more

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For a Starbucks, this location is pretty great for loyalists and people who just need coffee and a place to sit. For those who were complaining about price, this is standard Starbucks/New York yuppie prices. Starbucks prices fluctuate depending on location and the target here is rich young professionals living in Long Island City. Gentrified yes. So there's not much surprise there. Seating inside is good and clean. The back has a backyard but I don't think it's usable. Merch and bakeries are here too and they make the latest drinks. Great for locals. Open quite late. Takes card. Bon appetit! read more

This location is super busy in the morning and the staff is generally friendly but the preparation of orders is a circus and the coffee is terrible. Finally got my order, after some minor cajoling twenty minutes after ordering If there is food in the order then it goes into a void. The music is super loud so that employees and customers could not hear each other. This is a management problem not a worker problem. read more

Located across from my favorite super duper bookstore, Bookculture, I find myself visiting this location due my addiction to their hot chocolate. In attempting to go in their for my caffeine fix, I was able to walk in to find two seats right next to the window to work on some lesson plans and units for a demo classroom. It was packed with people who want to use a computer outside of their homes. I know why. It's warm, has coffee, and is easily accessible. read more

Good vibes quite environment. Mostly people focused on there laptops working on there school assignments. Focused majorly on a good vibe and entertainment for self leisure. read more

Ordered via mobile order and had to wait 30 minutes on a Friday morning. I've never had to wait for a drink this long in my entire life. Never going to this Starbucks ever again. read more

Honestly I only give 2 stars rating if I go to a place 4x and they annoy me . This is the 4th time my drink was made incorrectly . I ordered a Carmel ribbon crunch and instead of dark Carmel they used regular caramel which isn't nearly as sweet and literally gave me a caramel Frappe the first time . She even made it over and didn't put the whip cream at the bottom . Nonetheless . The second time I ordered a skinny blonde vanilla latte and it wasn't skinny . It was essentially a regular vanilla blonde latte . I don't need the extra fat and sugar which is why I only drink skinny vanilla lattes and skinny cinnamon dolce . The third time I ordered a white tea lemonade . The crazy part was they didn't even shake it ! And I know this because I work at Starbucks ! Today I got a mango dragonfruit with water and they gave me lemonade. Again the extra sugar is not something I want and the base for all the refreshers are already sweet which I whyyyy I didn't want lemonade . The sugar gives me acne . I only keep going here because It's right by my school but if there was another around I'd def go there because literally I've never had my drink made correctly since I started going there read more

Better to mobile order here. Cashier was disinterested, waited 30 minutes for my order. One of the employees warming my food was texting and forgot my order. Save your time during the morning rush and order ahead. read more

The folks who work here are awesome. They anticipate my arrival, they're always cool, and the service is fast and personal. Me and my dog appreciate it every morning. Thanks. read more

Starbucks yes. That it is. Set up in the lobby of Citicorp building in Jackson ave in L. I. C. Coffee as always Starbucks consistent quality. But it stops. Here. The pastry etc. selection is awful. Not at all anything close to what you normally se in any Starbucks big or small read more

Very stupid and ignorant cashier today that doesn't know the difference between hot apple cider and heated regular apple juice ....

Music is too loud for a coffee shop. I went there to focus on my work and it was impossible with the volume of music in the background. The place has no other problem though. read more

This might be the best ran Starbucks in Queens. The store layout is big with lots of seating. I. Surprised they don't get more traffic during mornings. The baristas are mostly polite and professional and the drinks come out in reasonable time. There's a quiet outdoor seating area which a great to read or get some work done. read more

I came here with my aunt around 8 pm and the cashier who is an older women came to attend us with an attitude. Didn't even made eye contact and kept on rolling her eyes. I ordered a strawberry açaí and my aunt a venti caramel latte with whip cream. My drink was good but hers didn't come with whipped cream. When she asked the lady hers was with whipped cream the lady rolled her eyes and said it didn't say on the name tag and she had to do what it said in it. And the older lady was next to her and didn't say anything until my aunt told her that she had asked for whipped cream, she then told the other girl that yeah it was with whip she continued to rolled her eyes and was like whatever. So rude ! read more

My husband sucked up a roach in his iced coffee yesterday...enough said!

Time: 12:30 PM, Saturday Service: 3/5 - Relatively long and slow moving line - A girl forgot a baked good she bought and cashier ran to catch her before she exited Ambience: 3/5 - Plenty of seating in the front and back - Space is kept relatively clean (eg tables wiped down) but there was trash on the floor - Music is louder than other locations - Large bathroom in the back. Did not use it but the sink area looked clean Selection: 1/5 - Much shorter beverage menu - Baked goods were limited - Not many of the fridge options (eg prepackaged snacks, juices) Food: 2/5 - Parrot cake pop. Not a lot of effort put in decoration - Their cake pops generally tend to be really under-baked read more